Pregnancy changes your body—including your oral health. At Kakaris Family Dentistry, we provide safe, gentle prenatal dental care to help expectant mothers maintain healthy teeth and gums while protecting their growing baby. Our Woodhaven dental team works closely with you and your healthcare providers to ensure comfortable, appropriate treatment throughout every stage of pregnancy. We proudly serve patients throughout Woodhaven, Trenton, Taylor, Southgate, Brownstown, Grosse Ile, Wyandotte, Lincoln Park, and the Downriver Michigan area.
Our dentists provide gentle, compassionate and safe prenatal dental care.
Your body’s hormonal changes during pregnancy can increase your risk of:
While certain treatments, such as teeth whitening and other cosmetic procedures, should be left until after you have given birth to your baby, routine dental care during your pregnancy helps prevent complications that may affect both you and your baby. If you require a root canal, x-rays or other extensive dental procedures, these can also wait until after your baby is born, unless you are in severe pain. In the event that you need emergency dentistry, our doctor will help you weigh the pros, cons and severity of your pain to help you make an informed decision that’s right for you.
If you’re searching for a “pregnancy dentist near me” or “prenatal dental care Woodhaven MI,” our team is here to help you stay healthy and comfortable.
Dr. Kakaris and her team of dentists provide safe, pregnancy-friendly dental care including:
All treatment plans are tailored for pregnancy safety.
Maintaining healthy gums and teeth helps support a healthy pregnancy. Untreated oral infections and gum disease during pregnancy have been linked to:
Untreated gum disease (periodontal disease) during pregnancy has serious risk of preterm birth because oral bacteria can enter your body’s bloodstream, causing inflammation and triggering labor-inducing chemicals.
For the same reasons as preterm birth, low birth weight is also a risk of leaving oral infections and gum disease untreated during your pregnancy.
When oral bacteria from untreated gum disease and infection enter your bloodstream during pregnancy, it also triggers systemic inflammation throughout your body which can be harmful to pregnancy.
Symptoms such as morning sickness, craving more sugary or acidic foods, and dry mouth that is sometimes caused by pregnancy can all contribute to creating an oral environment that makes your teeth particularly vulnerable to decay.
Maintaining regular dental cleanings and checkups before, during and after your pregnancy helps protect you and your baby and lowers your risk of complications stemming from your dental health.
Protect your oral health and your baby’s well-being. Call 734-676-1656 today or request an appointment online to schedule your prenatal dental appointment at Kakaris Family Dentistry in Woodhaven, MI.
Frequently asked questions about Prenatal Dental Care.
Yes, routine dental care is safe and recommended during pregnancy. Some more extensive procedures such as cosmetic treatment or root canal therapy should be postponed unless absolutely necessary.
We recommend you maintain your routine dental cleanings and checkups throughout your pregnancy. If you haven’t seen a dentist in a while, we recommend you schedule your first appointment as soon as possible since care can be provided anytime if needed.
Yes, untreated gum disease has been linked to several serious pregnancy complications, such as preterm labor, low birth weight, increased inflammation and increased risk of dental decay.
Most dental treatments are safe and often necessary to prevent infections and potential related pregnancy complications.
